THE GAME

THE WEATHER

Thank goodness for domes! Outside the Super Bowl stadium the temperature won't even reach double digits, with a forecast high of 9 and a low of 0. Inside it'll be fine. Hopefully it'll be nice and toasty in front of your TV, too.

WHAT IT MEANS FOR PHILADELPHIA

The Eagles are in search of their first Super Bowl championship ever and their first NFL title since 1960, which is a brutal reality considering their NFC East rivals -- the Cowboys (5), Giants (4) and Redskins (3) have won 12 of the 51 Super Bowls (23.5 percent) and have appeared in 18 of the games (35.2 percent). The Eagles have been here twice before, losing to the Oakland Raiders in Super Bowl XV (27-10) and losing to the Patriots in Super Bowl XXXIX (24-21). Never mind that they want to get that 0 out of their Super Bowl win column, their fans would surely like a little revenge for the loss to the Patriots 13 years ago.

WHAT IT MEANS FOR NEW ENGLAND

At this point it's not like the Patriots or Bill Belichick or Tom Brady can do anything that would hurt their legacies or affect their standing among the greatest of all time -- if not the greatest. But it would just add to their case -- and their history -- if they win back-to-back championships for the second time in 15 years, and three in four seasons for the second time in 17 years. A sixth Super Bowl championship ties their franchise with the Steelers for the most all-time, and it pushes Brady and Belichick into an almost untouchable, historical category. In an era of parity and free agency it's hard to imagine another coach and quarterback winning anywhere near that many championships together ever again. And the fact that they will have won half of them near the theoretical ends of their careers? Nothing short of remarkable.

A LOOK BACK AT SUPER BOWL XXXIX

It's ironic that the Eagles were standing in the Patriots' way the first time they tried to win back-to-back titles and three in four years. That game -- a 24-21 Patriots win -- is mostly remembered for Terrell Owens, who played after having been out since mid-December with a badly injured ankle that required surgery and multiple screws and metal plates to stabilize it. He not only played, after a week of tense speculation, he had nine catches for 122 yards. The game itself was actually tied 14-14 entering the fourth quarter before the Patriots put up 10 quick points. The Eagles tried to rally from there, and even scored to pull within 24-21 with 1:48 remaining. But oddly, on that touchdown drive, they huddled the whole time -- a bizarre, game-management error by Eagles coach Andy Reid. There were reports after the game that he was forced to slow things down because QB Donovan McNabb was vomiting in the huddle. The Eagles did not recover the onside kick after their touchdown, but they did get the ball back on their own 4 with 46 seconds remaining. That drive never got moving, though, and McNabb was intercepted by Patriots safety Rodney Harrison with nine seconds left.

EAGLES PLAYER TO WATCH: QB Nick Foles

The Eagles were thought to be done when they lost star QB Carson Wentz, but Foles has been mostly fantastic since then. In two playoff games, he's completed 77.8 percent of his passes for 598 yards and three touchdowns with no interceptions. The Eagles couldn't have expected much more than that. It hasn't always been pretty and the Eagles' offense doesn't look as dangerous as it once did. But if Foles is on, he'll give them a shot in this game. He has had turnover-prone stretches in his career, so Philly coach Doug Pederson has to be careful not to put too much on his plate. If he's off, the Patriots will have an easy time. But Foles hasn't been off much so far.

PATRIOTS PLAYER TO WATCH: TE Rob Gronkowski

First of all, he's going to play. Don't get too worked up about the concussion protocol he was in until Thursday. When he plays, he remains one of the most difficult players in the game to defend. Over his last five games -- not including the AFC championship game he left early or the season finale against the Jets where he barely played -- "Gronk" has averaged seven catches for 109 yards and nearly a touchdown per game. The Eagles have had difficulties defending tight ends all season long. Finding a way to at least slow Gronkowski down will be a big key to their success.

THE PICK

The Eagles are good, which is a fact many seem to forget. They weren't just all about Carson Wentz. They had a Top 10 defense and rushing attack too, which are usually the ingredients needed to win in the playoffs. They were the best team in the NFC and were a Super Bowl favorite right up until the moment Wentz got hurt. It's understandable why they were downgraded after that, but Foles has proven to be almost as good in his short time as the starter. If that continues, they will be in this game. But the big question is: Will it continue? And can he match big plays down the stretch with a quarterback as great and as experienced as Tom Brady? Because that is almost always what these big games come down to -- the play of the quarterback. One of them will be required to make big plays in the fourth quarter to win this game. Sure, it could be a blowout. But keep in mind the Patriots' seven Super Bowls over the past 16 years have been decided by an average of 3.7 points. The largest margin of victory - six points - was last year, and that game went to overtime. So yeah, Brady is pretty experienced in these big games and he's pretty proven. Foles isn't. That likely will be the deciding factor. Add in, too, that with two weeks to game plan, Belichick is pretty good at finding a team's weakness. He'll likely see how much trouble the Eagles have had covering tight ends, for example, and unleash Gronkowski. Even if that doesn't work, the Patriots just have too many weapons for the Eagles to control. That doesn't mean the Patriots will run away with this. They likely won't. But the Eagles don't have the offense to build a huge early lead in this game or to run away with it themselves. Their best bet it to keep pace with the Pats and keep the game tight in the fourth quarter. If that happens, bet on Brady. Always bet on Brady unless Eli Manning is involved. … Patriots 30, Eagles 24.

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Here's where ESPN has Giants in preseason Power Rankings

Giants rose to No. 23 after NFL Draft

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In its latest Power Rankings, ESPN ranked the Giants 23rd out of the 32 teams.

This version of their rankings comes after analyzing each team's draft picks, and the Giants rose a few spots. They were at No. 26, but after drafting players like RB Saquon Barkley and G Will Hernandez, they rose up the ranks.

ESPN Giants reporter Jordan Raanan also gave his veteran player that could be in jeopardy of losing their roster spot at the end of camp. It was LB Mark Herzlich that Raanan chose, as he believes younger backers like Calvin Munson and Tae Davis could beat him out.

Giants' Shurmur updates timetable on injured Saquon Barkley

The rookie didn't participate in joint practice with Lions Tuesday

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Giants head coach Pat Shurmur said rookie RB Saquon Barkley is day-to-day after suffering a mild hamstring strain on Monday.

Barkley was a non-participant at joint practice with the Lions on Tuesday, though he was seen dressed without pads during the session. This was the expected move for the rookie after Shurmur noted the team was going to be smart with him moving forward.

"Running back Saquon Barkley left practice early after stretching out for a long reception," Shurmur said in his statement. "His left leg was wrapped the remainder of practice. Saquon has a mild strain, and we'll be smart with him as we move along here."

Ralph Vacchiano | Facebook | Twitter | Archive: EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - On the first play of practice, Will Hernandez, the Giants' feisty rookie guard, ended up grabbing the facemask of a linebacker, and they looked ready to fight until teammates and coaches rushed in to break it up.

That was Monday. The linebacker was his teammate, B.J. Goodson. And the practice was being run at half speed.

So imagine what could happen when the Giants and Lions begin three days of intense joint-practices in Allen Park, Mich., on Tuesday morning.

Giants' Webb hopes to rebound from preseason opener struggles

Webb: 'I've watched that Cleveland game plenty of times'

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New York Giants quarterback Davis Webb throws the ball during the first half against the Cleveland Browns at MetLife Stadium. (Vincent Carchietta/USA TODAY Sports)

Giants backup quarterback Davis Webb looks to rebound from his rough preseason opener when New York faces the Detroit Lions on the road Friday night.

The 23-year-old Webb threw for 70 yards on 9-of-22 passing with no touchdowns or interceptions, accumulating a 49.4 passer rating in the Giants' 20-10 preseason-opening loss to the Cleveland Browns last Thursday.

Though he took most of the snaps ahead of starter Eli Manning and rookie Kyle Lauletta, Webb said he felt he needed to calm down on his throws and be more accurate with his targets.

Forget Odell, should Giants sit Saquon Barkley this preseason?

Beckham Jr. was injured last season during a preseason game

With the Giants' first preseason game on Thursday, head coach Pat Shurmur still hasn't said who will and will not be playing against the Browns.

"Every player will receive the consideration necessary with regard to the play time," he said after practice on Tuesday. "They're all at different stages of being ready to play in Week 1. We'lljust try to balance it and make good decisions."

The obvious player that every Giants fan has an opinion on when it comes to playing in preseason games is star WR Odell Beckham Jr. Beckham's tumultuous 2017 season started to take a downfall in Week 2 of the preseason last year against the same Cleveland opponent. He suffered an ankle sprain that held him out of the season opener, and was the preempitve injury to his eventual fractured ankle in Week 5 of the regular season.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. -- Leave it to Eli Manning, the savvy veteran and picture of calmness, to add the perspective to what Saquon Barkley did on Thursday night. Barkley's debut run was dazzling, a 39-yard showcase of patience, smarts, elusiveness, burst and speed. It was everything everyone was expecting from the Giants' super-hyped rookie.

The man who some believe is the apparent heir to Eli Manning's throne in New York got off to a rough preseason start.

Davis Webb handled the majority of the Giants' snaps in their 20-10 preseason week one loss to the Browns and was unable to impress. The 23-year-old completed just 9 of his 22 passes for 70 yards, with overthrows and missed targets aplenty.

"I just got to calm down and play, the guys know I can do it, there's no doubt about that," Webb said after the game. "I showed signs of it tonight."

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Saquon Barkley just might be the most hyped rookie in Giants history, and the first time he touched the ball in a Giants uniform he certainly lived up to it all.

It may have only been one moment, but it was a great moment - a 39-yard run by the second overall pick on the first play from scrimmage. Yeah, so he only had four yards on his other four carries in the Giants SCORE loss to the Cleveland Browns on Thursday night. But that one run was enough to delight the sparse crowd - especially the many (and there were a lot of them) who showed up wearing his No. 26 jersey.

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WATCH: Giants fan throws back Browns' touchdown football

Is this baseball?

Aug 9 | 8:30PM

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Dec 31, 2017; East Rutherford, NJ, USA; Fans cheer during the second half between the New York Giants and the Washington Redskins at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports (Vincent Carchietta)

Browns QB Baker Mayfield threw his first preseason touhdown against the Giants, a dart to TE David Njoku, and the tight end celebrated at MetLife Stadium by tossing the ball to a lucky fan in the crowd.

Well, lucky depending on who you ask. The fan, presumably rooting for the Giants, was none too interested. WIthin a few seconds of catching, they threw it back on the field.

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WATCH: Giants RB Saquon Barkley breaks long run on first preseason touch

Giants' Barkley ready to 'maximize every rep' in first NFL game

Giants take on the Browns Thursday night

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Since April, Giants fans have been itching to see their No. 2 overall pick don the Big Blue jersey, and light up MetLife Stadium. Finally, that time is here.

The Giants are set to take on the Browns for their first preseason matchup on Thursday night, and Barkley is expected to be out on the field. As for how long, it is uncertain what head coach Pat Shurmur wants to do with the high-profile rusher, but the educated guess would say not too many reps.

Those limited reps -- a teaser if you will -- should give a glimpse at how the Giants want to use Barkley this season. So far at camp, he has been lining up as a regular running back, standing in an I-formation behind QB Eli Manning. But the Giants have also thrown him on the outside to line up as a receiver.

The Giants kick things off Thursday night against the Browns

The easiest decision Pat Shurmur will have to make this preseason is to sit his all-world wide receiver in the preseason opener on Thursday night. Why would they even dream of risking their best player while he's still technically recovering from ankle surgery in this completely meaningless game?

They almost certainly won't. And that knowledge is enough to make almost everyone change the channel or keep the TV off entirely while the Giants play the Cleveland Browns. But it might be worth rethinking if that is, indeed, your plan. Because there are a few compelling reasons for you to watch this game even though No. 13 likely won't play...

The Giants' new regime took a chance. They trusted that QB Davis Webb had the skills necessary to be Eli Manning's backup, and a potential quarterback of the future despite watching zero game tape.

Now, Thursday night's bout against the Browns in the first preseason matchup is Webb's chance to prove Gettleman and Co. they were right.

Webb has been doing well at training camp so far, but what the Giants really want to see first-hand is how he plays against real opponents. He has been stuck practicing for over a year now, which is why there's no surprise he's ready to finally take the MetLife Stadium field for real again...

How to separate fact from fiction in Giants' contract talks with Odell Beckham

The Giants know they have to make Beckham the highest-paid WR

Over the next month (or months) there will be a lot of talk about Odell Beckham's contract. There will be leaks about the negotiations. There will be debates about his value. And there will be confusion, because sometimes "talks" don't mean they're talking, and "value" might depend on how you do the math.

So how will you survive the seemingly endless news cycle until Beckham gets the money he is so sure he deserves? And how can you possibly join (and win) the debate when there's so much seemingly conflicting news?

Here's how: Our guide to separating fact from fiction when it comes to the Odell Beckham contract … a.k.a. How to sound smart when arguing about Odell's inevitable (and lucrative) deal:

Rookie DT B.J. Hill looking to prove more in Giants' first preseason bout

"I want to show people that I can do it all..."

Aug 7 | 5:00PM

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Giants rookie DT B.J. Hill has impressed early on at training camp. But the real first test comes on Thursday night when the Browns come to to town.

Hill couldn't be more excited to put his Giants helmet on officially for the first time.

"Oh yeah," he said after practice Monday when asked if he looked at this preseason bout as his NFL debut. "It's going to be my first game in the NFL and I'm just excited to get out there and compete with the best."

If not for the fan uproar surrounding Eli Manning's benching last season -- leading to his return as the starter -- it seems the Giants were about to give Davis Webb a three-game look as the starter.

Webb said Tuesday during an appearance on WFAN on Carlin, Maggie, and Bart that then-head coach Ben McAdoo had informed him that the plan was for Webb to start the final three games of the season in place of Manning.

Instead, Geno Smith started one game with Manning as the backup. That situation went down after Manning had been brought to tears earlier in the week -- a scene that led most of the Giants fanbase to lose their collective minds...

The first round of talks between the Giants and Odell Beckham Jr.'s agent didn't produce a deal, which is absolutely no surprise to anyone who understands anything about how contract talks work. It's also not surprising that the Giants' initial offer was low -- or at least lower than they know they'll eventually have to pay. And it's also probably not a surprise that Beckham's camp has leaked details, apparently in the hope that it will pressure the Giants to immediately up their offer (Spoiler alert: It won't).

Try to ignore the noise, though, and see the bigger picture. The Giants are intent on signing Beckham to a long-term deal and according to a team source they understand it will likely make him the highest-paid receiver in the NFL when it's done. They hope they can get a deal done by Opening Day, or at the latest early in the season. That position hasn't changed...

Giants' Flowers on transition to right tackle: 'I'm getting better at it every day'

The true test comes Thursday in Big Blue's first preseason bout

New York Giants offensive tackle Ereck Flowers warms up before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Monday, Aug. 21, 2017, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Ron Schwane) (Ron Schwane/AP)

The Giants' offensive line is once again an area of concern this season. Yes, upgrades were made, but there are still pieces that are a cause for concern given the past few seasons.

One of those glaring questions is whether or not Ereck Flowers will turn his career around after making the shift from left to right tackle. Flowers wasn't a big fan of the move after the acquisition of veteran LT Nate Solder pushed him over. But now he claims he doesn't mind the transition.

Flowers has been working hard this offseason on re-working his technique and footwork to play on the right side. He has been seeing improvement everyday.

Browns have open receiver spot with Corey Coleman traded to Bills

On Sunday, the Browns struck a deal with the Bills to trade WR Corey Coleman. With that, the Browns now have a spot open on their roster.

So, what does this matter for the Giants? Well, Browns WR Jarvis Landry still has hopes of playing with his former college teammate Odell Beckham Jr.

Landry lobbyed for the Browns to trade for the Pro-Bowl wideout in the past, and the same can be said now with a roster spot open in Cleveland. Also, Beckham has yet to sign a contact extension with the Giants, and the start of talks between his agent and the front office haven't been productive so far.

Giants WR Odell Beckham Jr. is known to be one of the most interesting personalities off the football field as well as on it. From his fashionable wardrobe to his star-studded friend group, Beckham is a clear standout in the NFL.

But, he decided to stand out even more with his latest fashion statement.

8 takeaways from Giants WR Odell Beckham's press conference

Beckham spoke to the media for the first time in 10 months

Odell Beckham finally spoke to the media on Saturday, taking questions (with the exception of a brief, two-question interview in June) for the first time in 10 months. So for the first time we gained insight into how he feels about his ankle, his contract, and those wild trade rumors from back in March.

Here are some of the biggest and most important quotes from the Giants' biggest and perhaps most important star:

On how his surgically repaired ankle feels: "I don't really feel it. I don't really feel it, I don't think about it much. Well, I try not to. It's still always there, but I'm getting back as close to 100 [percent] as I can for right now. So it's been a long process. I can say that."

It's a fair question.

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Giants WR Odell Beckham is still searching for a new contract, but unlike fellow superstars Julio Jones and Le'Veon Bell, he's never threatened a holdout.

When speaking about his contract, Beckham has proven to be publicly reasonable, nuanced and reserved. He hasn't put his name to any outlandish claims nor demands. What goes on with his agent behind the scenes, of course, isn't public knowledge.

"Who doesn't to get more money?" Beckham said, via Ryan Dunleavy of NJ.com."Everybody does. You just have to be realistic with yourself. You see what happened over the offseason. You can't really worry about anybody else. Just let them figure it out."

Is Giants QB Eli Manning a shoo-in as a first-ballot Hall of Famer?

Manning's road to Canton isn't as easy as it looks

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Eight newly minted Pro Football Hall of Famers will officially take their place in Canton on Saturday night, and it's easy to envision Eli Manning doing the same sometime around 2025.

The truth, though, is his road to Canton may not be so easy after all.

Giants' defense not sure what to expect with new helmet rule

"I'm hoping it won't be a big adjustment and they won't be ticky-tack with it"

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The NFL is doing its best to prevent players from dangerously banging their heads into each other this season. But the result of their effort is going to be a lot of people banging their heads against a wall.

That's because not even the players are completely clear about what is and isn't a penalty under the NFL's new helmet rule - a rule that makes "lowering the head and initiating contact" with any part of an opponent's body, not just the head, a 15-yard penalty at least.

The Giants are signing veteran CB Leonard Johnson, who played for Dave Gettleman's Panthers in 2016 and started seven games for the Buffalo Bills last season, a source confirmed to SNY's Ralph Vacchiano.

The Giants had a big workout today as part of their search for cornerback help after they lost Sam Beal for the season to shoulder surgery.

Johnson, 28, had 52 combined tackles and one forced fumble in 15 games last season for the Bills.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - Urban Meyer, one of the most successful college football coaches of this generation, is suddenly under fire at Ohio State, where he's been accused of ignoring and covering up allegations of domestic abuse against one of his assistant coaches. He's been placed on paid leave, while the university investigates his behavior.

Meanwhile, his reputation among his former players remains strong.

Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins became the latest to express that loyalty on Friday, when he hailed Meyer as "a great coach" and "nice guy" despite the allegations against him.

Spagnuolo thinks Giants are primed for comeback season

'I think they're gonna bounce back and be fine'

Aug 3 | 11:45AM

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New York Giants interim head coach Steve Spagnuolo coaches against the Philadelphia Eagles during the third quarter at MetLife Stadium. (Brad Penner/USA TODAY Sports)

Former Giants interim head coach and defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo thinks his former team will bounce back after a 3-13 season in which the Giants defense gave up the second-most yards and fifth-most points.

The Giants cleaned house last season, firing head coach Ben McAdoo and GM Jerry Reese midway through the season. New York's 2018 staff includes Dave Gettleman as GM, Pat Shurmur as head coach, Mike Shula as offensive coordinator and James Bettcher as defensive coordinator.

"Pat's a good teacher," Spagnuolo said. "He's a good man."

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Giants' Eli Apple finds Urban Meyer allegations 'very surprising'

Apple: 'It's a crazy, unfortunate situation'

Aug 3 | 10:21AM

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New York Giants cornerback Eli Apple (24) during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. (Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports)

Current Giants and former Ohio State cornerback Eli Apple said he didn't know if a report that said head coach Urban Meyer knew of domestic violence allegations a member of his staff was facing and failed to act on them was true, but called the situation "very surprising."

College football reporter Brett McMurphy reported earlier this week that Meyer, who has coached the Buckeyes since 2012, knew of 2015 allegations of domestic violence that Courtney Smith brought against her husband, assistant coach Zach Smith.

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. - The Giants have always wanted to strike a long-term deal with Odell Beckham, and they've always understood the cost will be incredibly expensive. There's no way around that with the man who almost certainly will be the highest-paid receiver in the league.

But can the Giants really afford to give Beckham a five-year deal worth $90 million or more, with perhaps as much as $60 million guaranteed? And how much will that hurt them under the salary cap, both now and in future years?

"It could be a little complicated, but it's definitely workable," one NFL agent told SNY. "Teams can always find room under the salary cap if they really want to. And the salary cap is always going up."

Giants have reportedly begun contract talks with Odell Beckham Jr.

Mara said Wednesday he wants agents to be "reasonable" in the deal

Aug 2 | 8:22AM

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New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. runs the ball after a catch and tries to avoid a tackle by Buffalo Bills strong safety Duke Williams during the first half at New Era Field. (Timothy T. Ludwig/USA TODAY Sports)

This is the news Giants fans have been waiting to hear all offseason.

It appears Big Blue has finally begun contract talks with star WR Odell Beckham Jr., SNY's Ralph Vacchiano confirmed. ESPN's Jordan Raanan was the first to report it on Thursday.

Vacchiano is hearing the talks are "very, very preliminary," but it is worth noting his agent, Zeke Sandhu, was seen at camp speaking with the Giants' front office staff including assistant GM Kevin Abrams. His mother and father are there as well, however, they are regulars at camp.

Mara: Timing of Beckham extension will depend on 'how reasonable' agents are

The Giants are ready to talk

Aug 1 | 4:00PM

Giants co-owner John Mara said last week that the team was prepared to speak with the agents for Odell Beckham Jr. "sooner rather than later" regarding a contract extension. But will that extension be done before training camp ends?

"Depends on how reasonable they want to be," Mara said Wednesday on WFAN's Morning Show with Boomer and Gio.

Mara wouldn't give a timetable last week, either, but said he expected negotiations to start fairly soon -- and that the Giants knew what it would take.

On May 11th, Will Hernandez signed a four year contract worth $7.5 million. The UTEP product was drafted with the 34th pick by the Giants and plants to play on the left side of the line with newly signed Nate Solder.

The 22-year-old Hernandez plans to be a big addition to an improved offense with a new identity involving the offensive line.

Hernandez celebrated this new career path with a reward for him and his family: a house. This is a humbling change for the 6-foot-2, 327 pound linemen. According to northjersey.com, Hernandez and his family had to one point live in a shed they bought from Home Depot during economic hardships.

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Giants assigned OT Victor Salako off waivers

Salako has set to play in an NFL game

Aug 1 | 5:52PM

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The Giants added some more depth on Wednesday, as they were assigned OT Victor Salako off of waivers via the Browns, ESPN's Field Yates reports.

The 24-year-old tackle has yet to play in an NFL game, but does have preseason experience with the Eagles last season.

At 6-foot-5, 316 pounds, Salako came out of Oklahoma State in 2017 as an undrafted free agent. He was a second-team All-Big 12 team member with the Cowboys.

Giants rookie DT B.J. Hill showing quick growth at training camp

Fellow DT Dalvin Tomlinson: "B.J. has a lot of potential"

When it comes to this season's Giants rookies, the main spotlight shines all over first-rounder Saquon Barkley. And even second-round G Will Hernandez is expected to be an immediate impact player this season.

But what about third-round DT B.J. Hill?

Hill has been highly impressive in the first few days of training camp, and among all rookies, he is the one getting the most first-team reps. So, a defensive tackle rotation of run-stuffing machine Damon "Snacks" Harrison, Dalvin Tomlinson, and Hill seems to be what the Giants are preparing for early on in camp.

Vegas has Giants' over/under set at 7.5 wins for 2018

Giants had a dismal 3-13 performance last year

Jul 31 | 12:25PM

Training camp has just kicked off, but Vegas has been all over preparing their books for the upcoming NFL season. And their over/under totals are already out for fans to bet on.

For the Giants, Vegas is predicting they make an improvement on the season with their over/under set at 7.5 wins this season, according to Westgate SuperBook.

Big Blue obviously had tons of issues on and off the field last season, and it resulted in an awful 3-13 record in the end. Before the season began, many had the Giants ticketed for another postseason berth with the potential to reach the Super Bowl as plausible.

Giants' Beckham files countersuit for civil extortion

Beckham says man attempted to extort him for $1 million

Jul 30 | 5:23PM

New York Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. (13) looks on against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. (Brace Hemmelgarn)

Giants wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. is filing a countersuit against a man who was allegedly trying to extort him for nearly $1 million, TMZ reports.

Beckham is suing Ishmael Temple, who alleges one of Beckham's bodyguards beat him up at a Beverly Hills house party in January. Temple allegedly tried to extort Beckham, alleging Beckham tried to offer a girl $1,000 to sleep with her.

Temple, according to Beckham and his attorney, Daniel Davillier, initially wanted $999,999 in a settlement to cover up Beckham's alleged involvement, but lowered the amount to $225,000.

Giants' Webb on Manning: 'He's the best I've ever seen throw it'

Webb's relationship with Manning got stronger in the offseason

Jul 30 | 4:45PM

Giants QB Davis Webb's training camp in his sophomore season is more of the same. Veteran Eli Manning is entrenched as the team's starter, which means Webb continues to learn from the two-time Super Bowl champ.

But he doesn't mind. Webb wants to soak in as much as possible from his mentor.

"Eli? He's the best I've ever seen throw it," Webb said after Giants practice on Monday. "I mean, he has total command of the offense -- attention wise, route wise, teaching everybody on the fly on the field and off the field. He's ready to rock and roll. We'll all try to keep up. He sets the tone, and I know he's going to play his best."

The Giants' offense is already generating tons of buzz with the overload of weapons available on the depth chart. And for other teams around the league, fear is starting to set in.

Led by star WR Odell Beckham Jr., the Giants possess above-average player at every position. Along with Beckham, Sterling Shepard will be another option in the receiving corps. At tight end, Evan Engram burst onto the scene last year as a pass-catching threat as well as one of Eli Manning's top end zone targets. And to round it all up, we all know what rookie RB Saquon Barkley is expected to bring to the table.

Looking at all of these options to work with, one AFC scout wouldn't want any defense to have to defend this group. So what should teams do?